Guidebook for San Antonio
Food Scene
Best breakfast tacos in the city. LOCAL TIP: Go for the Taco Loco and don't forget to ask for the "Orange Salsa".
http://www.elmilagritocafe.com/
30 residents recomanen
El Milagrito Cafe
521 E Woodlawn AveBest breakfast tacos in the city. LOCAL TIP: Go for the Taco Loco and don't forget to ask for the "Orange Salsa".
http://www.elmilagritocafe.com/
Our favorite restaurant on the strip is super kid friendly! Fantastic handmade burgers, big juicy wings, full bar, live music, and kids outdoor play area.
http://www.flatsisback.com/
80 residents recomanen
Tycoon Flats
2926 N St Mary's StOur favorite restaurant on the strip is super kid friendly! Fantastic handmade burgers, big juicy wings, full bar, live music, and kids outdoor play area.
http://www.flatsisback.com/
An amazing New Orleans style restaurant just a quick 7 minute walk.
http://www.cookhouserestaurant.com/
720 E Mistletoe Ave
720 East MistletoeAn amazing New Orleans style restaurant just a quick 7 minute walk.
http://www.cookhouserestaurant.com/
Truly authentic Greek restaurant featuring live belly dancers on Weds evenings.
27 residents recomanen
Demo's Greek Food
2501 N St Mary's StTruly authentic Greek restaurant featuring live belly dancers on Weds evenings.
In addition to a great coffeehouse, Candlelight hosts one of the best brunches in San Antonio. Get there early and get in line with the locals.
http://www.candlelightsa.com/
58 residents recomanen
Candlelight Coffeehouse
107 Kings CtIn addition to a great coffeehouse, Candlelight hosts one of the best brunches in San Antonio. Get there early and get in line with the locals.
http://www.candlelightsa.com/
The drive through is nice when you need your coffee on the go.
7 residents recomanen
Hearthstone BakeryCafe
4212 McCullough AveThe drive through is nice when you need your coffee on the go.
Get your Vegetarian & Vegan fix here and enjoy the huge outdoor bar area.
25 residents recomanen
La Botanica
Get your Vegetarian & Vegan fix here and enjoy the huge outdoor bar area.
One of the best patios in the area. Fantastic higher end Mexican restaurant with full bar. Local Tip: Their Mexican Martini will not disappoint.
154 residents recomanen
La Fonda On Main
2415 N Main AveOne of the best patios in the area. Fantastic higher end Mexican restaurant with full bar. Local Tip: Their Mexican Martini will not disappoint.
Romantic little Italian restaurant usually features live jazz music at night. Local Tip: This pizza is one of the best in town, but don't get the large unless you want leftovers!
34 residents recomanen
Capparelli's On Main
2524 N Main AveRomantic little Italian restaurant usually features live jazz music at night. Local Tip: This pizza is one of the best in town, but don't get the large unless you want leftovers!
There's a reason this place has been around since 1965. Drive thru or dine in. Local Tip: Grab a milkshake or an Orange Freeze. :)
42 residents recomanen
Burger Boy
2323 N St Mary's StThere's a reason this place has been around since 1965. Drive thru or dine in. Local Tip: Grab a milkshake or an Orange Freeze. :)
Pugel's Hot Dogs
3502 N St Mary's StBest hot dogs in the city! They also have a nice patio, some tv's and cold beer.
Pizza Classics
3440 N St Mary's StUse their buy one get one free takeout special. :)
Everything Else
Need to get your workout in? Use your existing YMCA Membership of you may be able to hit them up for a three day guest pass?
7 residents recomanen
D.R. Semmes Family YMCA at TriPoint
3233 N St Mary's StNeed to get your workout in? Use your existing YMCA Membership of you may be able to hit them up for a three day guest pass?
Even if you aren't into male strippers, get tacos from the taco truck in the parking lot. Best. Tacos. Ever.
The Men of Hardbodies
2726 N St Mary's StEven if you aren't into male strippers, get tacos from the taco truck in the parking lot. Best. Tacos. Ever.
Need some sweets? Lily's Cookies are always a favorite. Drop in and get you some.
13 residents recomanen
Lily's Cookies
2716 McCullough AveNeed some sweets? Lily's Cookies are always a favorite. Drop in and get you some.
Medusa The Salon
609 McCullough AveGet your hair did!
Entertainment & Activities
The only zoo in the country to have separate children’s zoo area, Kronkosky’s Tiny Tot Nature Spot,
designed for kids 5 and under
One of the 2009 Top 10 Best Zoo’s for Kids by Parents Magazine.
568 residents recomanen
Zoo de San Antonio
3903 N St Mary's StThe only zoo in the country to have separate children’s zoo area, Kronkosky’s Tiny Tot Nature Spot,
designed for kids 5 and under
One of the 2009 Top 10 Best Zoo’s for Kids by Parents Magazine.
Drinks & Nightlife
Neighborhood joint with great craft beer selection, amazing smoked wings and chicken & waffles. Open daily at 4pm til midnight or later.
27 residents recomanen
Cullum's Attagirl Ice House
726 E Mistletoe AveNeighborhood joint with great craft beer selection, amazing smoked wings and chicken & waffles. Open daily at 4pm til midnight or later.
Faust Tavern
517 E Woodlawn AveLate night hipster bar with a fantastic kitchen open til 2am!
Limelight
2719 N St Mary's StLive music and drinks unite at Limelight! http://thelimelightsa.com/
Never a cover charge, voted Best Dance Club in 2014 by SA Current. Famous for 80s weekend and $2 you call it's on Sunday.
31 residents recomanen
Brass Monkey
2702 N St Mary's StNever a cover charge, voted Best Dance Club in 2014 by SA Current. Famous for 80s weekend and $2 you call it's on Sunday.
Local pool hall and sports bar. Ask Lisa for one of her fru fru shots and you won't be dissapointed.
18 residents recomanen
Joey's
2417 N St Mary's StLocal pool hall and sports bar. Ask Lisa for one of her fru fru shots and you won't be dissapointed.
The Mix
2423 N St Mary's StLive rock music and great drink prices.
Hi-Tones, San Antonio, Texas
621 E Dewey PlGet the pickle shot!
TBA
2801 N St Mary's StWhere all the service industry locals hangout. Go there.
Cobalt
2022 McCullough AveOpen at 8am if you need to start your day off with a drink.
One of the sorta fancy cocktail bars, with some great specialty fire-baked pizzas!
127 residents recomanen
Barbaro
2720 McCullough AveOne of the sorta fancy cocktail bars, with some great specialty fire-baked pizzas!
The Phantom Room
2106 N St Mary's StGreat outdoor area in the backyard. Drinks and live music.
Arts & Culture
Popular concert venue. Check the schedule and grab tickets at http://www.papertigersa.com/
41 residents recomanen
Paper Tiger
2410 N St Mary's StPopular concert venue. Check the schedule and grab tickets at http://www.papertigersa.com/
Catch a performance at this historical local theater house. For info and tickets visit http://josephinetheatre.org/main
The Josephine Theatre
339 W Josephine StCatch a performance at this historical local theater house. For info and tickets visit http://josephinetheatre.org/main
Popular gathering spot for the Second Friday Art Walk. For info and their exhibits visit http://highwirearts.com/
High Wire Arts
326 West Josephine StreetPopular gathering spot for the Second Friday Art Walk. For info and their exhibits visit http://highwirearts.com/
Shopping
Family Dollar
2008 N Main AveSuper convenient for your basics and essentials.
Montage
423 W Grayson StAward-winning vintage clothing shop!
Pops' Shop
806 E Mistletoe AveOutstanding and unique gifts for that special man in your life.
Huge collection of vintage guitars. If you love guitars, you'll love Robot Monster.
Robot Monster Guitars
2102 E Woodlawn AveHuge collection of vintage guitars. If you love guitars, you'll love Robot Monster.
Propaganda Palace
2100 McCullough AveVintage video game and music store. Check it out!